Khajuraho Panna National Park 5-Day Tour: Temples and Tigers

Our Khajuraho Panna National Park tour joins the finest temple art in India with one of its quietest tiger reserves. Spend two nights in Khajuraho to explore the UNESCO World Heritage temples with a licensed guide, then two nights at a jungle lodge near Panna National Park, with jeep safaris through teak forest and deep gorges on the Ken river. Along the way, see Raneh Falls and Pandav Falls. It is a private tour with your own car and driver, starting and ending at Khajuraho airport.

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Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 5-day Khajuraho Panna National Park tour.

Tour name: Khajuraho Heritage with Panna National Park
Duration: 5 days and 4 nights
Route: Khajuraho (2 nights), Panna National Park (2 nights)
Starts and ends: Khajuraho airport or station
Tour type: private tour with car, driver and temple guide
Highlights: the three temple groups, the light and sound show, Raneh Falls, Pandav Falls, jeep safaris and the Ken river
Best time: mid-October to June

Why Choose This Tour

Temples and wildlife: a Khajuraho Panna wildlife safari tour in five easy days.
Two nights in the jungle: more time for safaris than a day trip from Khajuraho.
A quiet tiger reserve: Panna has fewer jeeps than the famous parks, and a fine tiger comeback story.
Short drives: Panna is only about 30 km from Khajuraho.
Private and flexible: one of our most popular Khajuraho tour packages and Central India wildlife tours.

Khajuraho Panna National Park Tour Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the 5-day Khajuraho Panna National Park tour.

Day 1: Arrive in Khajuraho and the Western Group

We meet you at Khajuraho airport or station and take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore the Western Group with your guide: the Kandariya Mahadev temple, the largest and finest, the Lakshmana temple, the Jagdambi temple and the Chitragupta temple to the sun god, then the Archaeological Museum. In the evening, watch the light and sound show.

Shamrock travel tip: dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, and wear shoes you can slip off at the temples. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Overnight: Khajuraho. Read our Khajuraho travel guide.

Day 2: Eastern and Southern Groups and the Adivart Museum

Visit the Eastern Group, with the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath and Shantinath and the Hindu Javari and Brahma temples, and the Southern Group, with the Duladeo and Chaturbhuj temples. In the afternoon, see tribal homes and folk art at the Adivart Tribal and Folk Art Museum, then relax or shop in the old village.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Khajuraho

Day 3: Raneh Falls and Drive to Panna

Drive about 20 km to Raneh Falls, where the Ken river flows through a deep canyon of red, pink and grey granite, and take a boat ride to look for gharial crocodiles. Then drive to your jungle lodge near Panna National Park, about one hour. Enjoy a quiet evening in the forest.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Panna National Park

Day 4: Jungle Safaris in Panna National Park

Go on a morning and an afternoon jeep safari through teak forest, grassland and the gorges of the Vindhya hills, looking for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, deer, antelopes and many birds, including vultures. In the midday break, see Pandav Falls, a 30-metre waterfall with old caves.

Shamrock travel tip: safari permits are limited, so send us your dates early, and carry the same photo ID you used for the permit. Wear green, brown or khaki clothes. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Panna National Park

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, we drive you back to Khajuraho airport or station, about one hour. Your Khajuraho Panna National Park tour ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Khajuraho Panna National Park tour includes:

Two nights in a hotel of your choice in Khajuraho and two nights at a jungle lodge near Panna, with breakfast every day
A private air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
A licensed English-speaking guide at the temples
Monument entry tickets as per the itinerary
All taxes, tolls, parking and driver costs

What Is Not Included

Flights and trains to Khajuraho
Lunch and dinner
Jeep safaris, park fees, the Raneh boat ride, the light and sound show and camera fees
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

The Khajuraho Panna National Park tour is best from mid-October to June, when the park is open. October to March brings pleasant days and green forest. April to June is hot, but animals come out to the water, so it is the best time to see tigers. Panna is closed for safaris from July to mid-October.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Panna National Park from Khajuraho?

About 30 km, under one hour by car.

Will I see a tiger in Panna?

Sightings are never certain, but two safaris give you a good chance. You will also see deer, antelopes, crocodiles and many birds.

Why stay near the park and not in Khajuraho?

Staying near the park gives you early starts for the safaris and quiet jungle evenings.

Can I start from Delhi or Varanasi?

Yes. Both cities have direct flights to Khajuraho, and we can add Varanasi with our 6-day Varanasi Khajuraho tour.

Is the Khajuraho Panna National Park tour good for families?

Yes. Children enjoy the light show, the boat ride and the jeep safaris. Some safari zones have age rules, so tell us your children’s ages.

How much does the Khajuraho Panna National Park tour cost?

The price depends on your hotel and lodge, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Khajuraho Tours

Many guests change or extend their Khajuraho Panna National Park tour.

Khajuraho 4-day tour package: three nights in Khajuraho with a day trip to Panna.
7-day Khajuraho Bandhavgarh Kanha tour: tiger safaris in two famous parks.
6-day Varanasi Khajuraho tour: adds the Ganga Aarti and Sarnath.
10-day Delhi Agra Central India Heritage tour: adds the Taj Mahal, Gwalior and Orchha.

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